Scale up programs that directly house the homeless with wraparound services.
Push executives and local governments to scale Housing First by converting underused buildings into housing, expanding rapid rehousing, and growing permanent supportive housing with nonprofit partners. Prioritize funding streams that cover both the unit and the wraparound services needed to keep people housed. Use public pressure and coalition engagement to keep commitments from being reversed when leadership changes.
Why this works
- Housing First has a proven record of reducing homelessness when adequately funded.
- It can quickly move people off the streets, improving health outcomes.
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Mechanism
About LobbyingHow Win Without War uses funding
- Identify the local decision-makers who control housing and service budgets.
- Align nonprofits and service providers around a clear Housing First expansion plan.
- Secure funding for both housing acquisition or conversion and ongoing services.
- Streamline permitting and contracting so projects can launch without bureaucratic stalls.
- Communicate progress with clear updates and adjust execution based on outcomes.
Milestones
Checkpoints and the expected timing for each step
- 1
Local expansion plan agreed
Campaign launchGovernment partners and nonprofits align on a shared Housing First scale plan.
- 2
Funding and contracting secured
Budget windowBudget lines and contracts cover both housing and wraparound services.
- 3
Conversions and acquisitions initiated
Implementation startIdentified sites enter a conversion or acquisition pipeline with clear ownership.
- 4
Outcomes reported and adjusted
OngoingRegular updates document housing placements and operational improvements.